JOB REQUIREMENTS: 1. Responsible for creating a positive, supportivemood in the center a. Participates in the intake process by gatheringrequired data, by orienting residents to the expectations of the center,and informing them of their client rights b. Routinely provides positivefeedback and respect to residents within the center c. Employspreventive teaching methods to avoid or diminish conflicts in the homed. Provides supportive listening and encourages residents to followthrough on their treatment plans as determined by CIC and CSP staff 2.Admits residents referred to the KARE Center by Adult Crisis a. Requiresa medical screening from a local emergency room prior to admittingresidents for crisis b. Opens a file on all new admissions and completesall associated paper work c. Files prescriptions and or medicalinstructions d. Documents clinical information in resident\'s progressnotes e. Stores and monitors self-administration of resident\'smedication according to state guidelines f. Records discharge data andcircumstances g. Provides supervision of KARE Center residents h.Provides hourly (or more frequently) bed checks when specified i.Monitors each resident\'s medical and emotional status and arrangesemergency care when appropriate j. Notifies the Program Manager when anemergency warrants 3. Performs other duties as required by the ProgramManager a. Answers house phones and responds appropriately to the needsof the caller b. Answers Crisis Hotline and dispatches the appropriatemobile counselor 4. Required to participate in scheduled trainingsessions given by KHDS a. Gives, receives and acts upon feedback givenby director, supervisor, crisis counselors, resident or communitymember. b. Maintains confidentiality at all times ***** OTHEREXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: QUALIFICATIONS: High School Diploma orequivalent required. - Experience with AODA/Mental Health population aplus - Ability to effectively communicate, both written and verbally, inthe English language - Must have reliable transportation and validdriver\'s license with good driving record - Must carry own autoinsurance with at least 100,000/300,000/100,000 coverage - Ability tomaintain records and document case notes daily - Ability to give andaccept feedback as a part of a team - Ability to traverse within theworkspace and community frequently - Ability to frequentlyascend/descend stairs - Ability to transport at least 25 pounds - Bewilling to learn and work with the treatment philosophies - Bilingual inSpanish a plus ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online:https://www.khds.org/employment-opportunities/